Bradley Program (MOD)

The Bradley Program (MOD) is a key line item in the Army's FY 2026 budget request, focused on the modification and modernization of the Bradley Family of Vehicles (FOV), which includes the M2 and M3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle variants. The primary objective of this program is to sustain, upgrade, and enhance the operational effectiveness, survivability, and readiness of approximately 3,331 Bradley vehicles across multiple variants (A4E1, A4, A3, and ODS-SA). The program is designed to ensure that the Bradley remains a viable and effective platform within Armored Brigade Combat Teams (ABCTs) through at least the 2050s. It supports both current and future operational requirements.

MOD 2 (BFVS High Priority Improvements) targets the resolution of field-identified issues, safety enhancements, and obsolescence mitigation. This includes the procurement and integration of the Improved Bradley Acquisition Subsystem, Bradley Processing Unit, and common displays. The goal is to address space, weight, power, and cooling (SWaP-C) constraints, enabling the Bradley to host new technologies such as the Integrated Tactical Network. These upgrades also support compliance with Department of Defense cyber requirements, maintain software versions, and update logistics products, ensuring the vehicle's continued relevance and operational safety.

MOD 3 (Training Equipment Devices) provides for the procurement and fielding of Bradley-specific training aids, devices, simulators, and simulations. This includes technical refreshes for Part Task Trainers, Hands On Turret Trainers, Crew Module Unit Recorders, and the Bradley Common Software Library. The objective is to maintain and enhance gunnery proficiency and operational readiness through modernized training systems, as required by the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command System Training Plan.

MOD 5 (Program/Engineering Support) funds both government and contractor program management activities. These efforts are essential for overseeing planning, procurement of Engineering Change Proposals, conversion of Bradley configurations, and industrial base mitigation. Program and engineering support ensures that all modifications are effectively integrated and that the industrial base remains capable of supporting ongoing and future Bradley upgrades.

MOD 7 (BFVS Mobility Modification) supports the continued fielding and production testing of the Bradley A4 and A4E1 variants. These modifications focus on regaining lost mobility due to increased vehicle weight by upgrading the power pack and drivetrain systems, as well as improving the electrical system to support new Army technologies. The A4E1 variant also integrates an active protection system to enhance survivability against advanced threats. The Army's procurement objective is to field A4 vehicles for nine ABCTs, TRADOC, and repair cycle float vehicles, with production expected through FY 2028 and fielding through FY 2030.

MOD 10 (Survivability Enhancements) addresses the need for increased protection against evolving threats. This includes the procurement of the Underbelly Interim Solution to enhance protection against mines and improvised explosive devices, as well as the integration of the Bradley Active Protection System to defend against rocket-propelled grenades, anti-tank guided missiles, recoilless rifles, and unmanned aerial vehicles. These survivability enhancements are critical for ensuring crew safety and vehicle survivability in high-threat environments.

The Bradley Program (MOD) line item is justified by the need to address obsolescence, integrate emerging technologies, resolve operational deficiencies, and maintain the Bradley's role as a key component of the Army's armored forces. The program supports a comprehensive approach to modernization, including hardware procurement, engineering, design, testing, fielding, and training system upgrades. These efforts collectively ensure that the Bradley Family of Vehicles remains capable of supporting national defense objectives, homeland defense missions, and military support to civil authorities well into the future.